SMHSF MISSION and BACKGROUND  

 

MISSION:
The SMHS Foundation is a non-profit that works in partnership with Parents, Alumni and the Local Community to raise funds to support Excellence in Education for ALL Students, beyond what is possible with District or State Funding. Funds raised by the SMHS Foundation provide critical financial support for key projects identified by the SMHS administration and staff, that enrich and enhance the educational experience for ALL students.

BACKGROUND:

1. The Foundation was founded in 2003 as the SMHS Athletics Foundation with the goal of raising private funds to support the completion of the all-weather track and field at San Mateo High School. Completed in October of 2003, the field was named the MaryAnn Johnson Memorial Field in recognition of a gift by her husband Andrew and their sons. Other athletic facility improvements funded by the Foundation include additional fitness equipment in the Fitness Center and the purchase and installation of a Colorado Timing System, scoreboard and starting blocks for the school’s aquatic programs.
   
   
2. With the completion of the new academic buildings in 2005, the Foundation voted to remove the word Athletics from its name to reflect its expanded charter to raise funds to support a broad set of academic and facility related programs and initiatives at San Mateo High School.​
   
   

BOARD MEMBER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES and FOUNDATION BYLAWS:

1. smhsf-bylaws.pdf
2. smhsf-board-member-roles-and-responsibilities.pdf